Medicare InformationThe Therapeutic Shoe Bill provided by Medicare allows recipients, on an annual basis, to get one pair of comfort footwear and three pairs of custom insoles. This is a valuable benefit for diabetics. LoDano’s Footwear is a provider of this benefit and has a diabetic footwear department in both of its stores.WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE LODANO’S FOOTWEAR FOR THIS BENEFIT?Although you can go to places like drug stores, podiatrists’ offices, and orthopedic labs for this benefit, we think that our two stores can do a better job of providing this benefit for a number of reasons:

We have an approved Diabetic department in both of our locations. We stock the shoes and we fit the shoes to your feet. We won’t have you pick a pair from a catalog or from a sample. Often, the kind of locations mentioned above do exactly that, and they provide you with inexpensive, low quality footwear.

We provide only quality shoes and we are professionals in the fitting and dispensing of diabetic footwear and supports. S.A.S., NEW BALANCE, HUSH PUPPIES, AETREX, DREW, FOOTSAVER, AND PROPET. We have extensive sizes and widths and many styles from all the named brands in stock for both men and women.

WE HAVE A DIABETIC STAFF: Medicare coordinator, Mary Jo, will bill Medicare and Medicare HMO’s for your claim and a certified, and licensed pedorthist, Jenny, will assist with your footwear needs.

In addition to footwear we carry an assortment of diabetic socks that won’t cause sores on your feet or restrict circulation. Our socks have additional padding for added comfort.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO GET THIS MEDICARE BENEFIT AT LODANO’S FOOTWEAR?Come to either of our locations and have one of our sales associates show you our diabetic shoe department. We will provide you with paper work to take to the physician who treats your diabetes. Your physician must fill out the paper work and it must be returned to our stores in order to file the claim. Our pedorthic staff will assist you in selecting your footwear. Medicare also requires that you get three pairs of custom orthotics to protect your feet and provide proper arch support.WHY DOES MEDICARE WANT YOU TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS BENEFIT?Diabetics often have a condition called neuropothy that causes numbness, tingling and burning of the feet. Having diabetic footwear and supports protects the feet from further complications like calluses, ulcers, wounds, and even, in extreme cases, amputation. Our approved footwear and supports will protect your feet, provide all-day comfort, and our footwear provides stability while walking or standing.WHY DO MEDICARE RECIPIENTS RETURN TO LODANO’S FOOTWEAR ANNUALLY FOR THIS BENEFIT?It is for all the reasons above and for the quality footwear and great selection that we offer to our customers. You won’t be disappointed with our plan or our product. This is a significant part of our business that we take seriously…not a side line that drug stores, labs, and offices offer on a limited inadequate basis. Our customers return annually!WHAT DOES YOUR PHYSICIAN NEED TO DO?The doctor that treats you diabetic condition needs to be involved. Medicare requires that your physician write a detailed order for the shoes and supports and your physician must provide a Statement of Certification. We will provide you with the correct forms to take to your physician. Your physician must do an exam of your feet. There must be documentation from the physician’s medical records showing that you have one or more of the qualifying conditions.